Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 10.9% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,429 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Oskaloosa, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower